Crew Profiles

Captain Tyler Armstrong

Tyler was raised on the lakes of Texas and holds three engineering degrees with focuses on design, controls, and systems management. He transitioned to yachting in 2017 during the Mediterranean summer season then became a full-time charter captain in the Virgin Islands
from 2018 to 2020. During the pandemic, he returned to engineering, leading a rocket control actuation system design team. Since then, he has continued to work as a freelance captain on short-term charters across the globe. In 2024, he returned to BVI!

Qualifications

RYA Yachtmaster Offshore w/ Commercial Endorsement
USCG MMC, Master 100GRT
Adult and Pediatric First Aid / CPR / AED –American Red Cross Association
STCW 95/ENG 1
Quarterdeck Academy Graduate
April 2017 PADI Adv. Open Water Diver
[Upgrading to Dive Master end of 2025]


Chef Cole Lackey
Was born and raised in Texas and spent 7+ years all over the United States working in high end fine dining kitchens learning from chefs from all over the world. His last “land” job gave him the opportunity to lead and work alongside some of the best in the game getting themselves onto the recommended Michelin guide. After that Cole made the jump onto boats where he has been for over three years now and hasn't looked back since. This jump took him to Croatia, Alaska, and just about everywhere in between.

As the chef on Xandros Cole aims to cater to all your culinary needs starting by provisioning the freshest in season ingredients from islands all around.

“From scratch” is a motto he likes to use when describing his cooking type. Starting with the best ingredients and applying the best techniques.
Throughout your time on Xandros Cole will dial in and really pinpoint your likes and cater to those in as many ways as possible.

This starts with the group preference sheet. The More details and more specific you are the better.
Have an idea for a dinner party? Perfect! Want an extra heavy breakfast with all the options? Perfect! Any specific dietary needs / wants? Perfect! Just let him know! There’s no request too big or too small. YOUR chef on Xandros will make it an unforgettable experience.

Cooking and sharing food together is something Cole finds unparalleled.. even more so when sailing in paradise! Let’s dive into this unforgettable experience together and create memories that will last forever. :)

Qualifications

Vail Culinary Arts program
STCW / ENG1
Quarterdeck Academy Charter Course

Frist Mate Rachel McArdle
After growing up in California and graduating from SDSU with a Bachelors in Education, Rachel worked at one of San Diego’s most popular bayfront restaurants while also substitute teaching. She began traveling full-time in the Summer of 2022 after accepting an Au Pair position in Italy and later transitioned into yachting in the Spring of 2023. Since then, she has accrued a variety of experience across the Mediterranean and Caribbean including day charters, super yachts, and most notably 2 successful seasons aboard Mare Blu in the BVI .

Qualifications

USGC 100 Ton Master
Powerboat level II
Food Safety Hygiene II
STCW 10 / ENG 1
Certified Bartender